Thailand

 

Travel information for Thailand

Country facts

Official name

Kingdom of Thailand

Capital city

Bangkok

Population

65,493,296

Time Zone

GMT +7

Phone Code

+66

Electrical

220V, 50 Frequency, A & C Plug

Language

Thai, English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects.

Religion

Buddhist 94.6%, Muslim 4.6%, Christian 0.7%, other 0.1% (2000 census)

Weather

Tropical; rainy warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid- May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon (November to mid March); southern isthmus always hot and humid

Geography

Southeastern Asia, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma
Total: 514, 000 sq km
Land: 511, 770 sq km
Water: 2,230 sq km
Slightly more than twice the size of Wyoming
Coastline 3,219km

Visa information

Visa Requirements for Tourists

The following information on entry and exit requirements has been confirmed with the Thai authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveller’s responsibility to check with the Royal Thai Embassy and its consulates for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Thailand. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. A visa is mandatory for departures to Thailand.

Health information

Health Requirements for Tourists

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

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